Apparently, Congress can’t get its act together on certain FAA related legislation that if not passed by midnight tonight, will result in a portion of the FAA being temporary shutdown as well as 4,000 jobs. If this happens, airlines will no longer have the authority to tax passengers. That vacation ticket you’ve had your eye on might have just gotten a whole lot cheaper. Read More.
In a couple of months, Junior will be scrambling for new pens, paper, erasers and whatever else he can get his hands on. You can be the parent that waits until the last minute and pays the highest prices while also waiting on the longest lines or you can save time and money by planning ahead for back to school purchases. Read More.
It’s a smart move to start planning in advance. During the 2010-11 academic year alone, in-state tuition and fees climbed by almost 8 percent over the previous year at public four-year colleges and universities, reaching $7,605. At private schools, they were a whopping $27,293, according to the College Board. That compares to tuition and fees of $5,492 at public institutions and $20,980 at private schools in 2005-06. Read More.
Scouting around for the best gasoline prices can be hard when you’re taking a road trip, but there are some simple changes you can make that will help improve your car’s fuel economy. And better mileage means fewer stops along the road to fill up your tank. Read More.
With gasoline and other prices rising, many people are feeling a pinch in their household budgets. Following some simple tricks can help keep your electric bill from being red hot this summer. Read More.
You’re in luck. The federal government is offering a tax credit of up to $7,500 for anyone who purchases a qualified plug-in electric vehicle after Dec 31, 2009. The credit will begin to phase out after a certain manufacturer sells at least 200,000 of its vehicles in the United States. Both the Chevy Volt & Nissan Leaf qualify for the tax credit, which can help offset the sticker price. Read More.
There are certainly ways to save money at the pump when you use particular credit cards. In the past year alone, gasoline has gone up by about $1 a gallon, and putting a pinch on many consumers’ budgets. If that’s not enough, the price hikes are predicted to continue, and some experts say prices could jump as high as $6 a gallon. Read More.
There’s no question that unemployment can put a strain on marriage. Often times, the marriage becomes tenuous when spouses don’t honestly communicate with each other how they are going to handle the situation. One spouse looking at classified job ads & the other being upset about the whole situation and just trying to work overtime to make up for the lost income, usually doesn’t work. Read More.